Can underbite be corrected with invisalign?
Q. Can a significant underbite (with upper and lower crowding) be corrected with invisalign? is “breaking the jaw” standard correction for underbites? Thanks for info!
A. Breaking the jaw is a possible treatment for when the lower jaw is further forward than the upper jaw. Invisalign could give you an edge to edge incisor relationship but this would need to be carefully assessed.
Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
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Hi, I have recently met with my orthodontist and maxillofacial surgeon to discuss correction of my underbite. I think i have been diagnosed as a mild class 3 underbite. The timeline proposed was 12 months plus in metal braces and also braces for 6 months post-op. I am a student graduating this year and i feel metal braces would have an adverse effect on self confidence. Also i will be travelling abroad to work regularly and am not sure how often i would have to be present for check-ups. My question is firstly whether the proposed option is the only one possible and secondly if invisalign braces can be used to prepare the bite for surgery? I would be grateful if you could outline all options.
I have a class 3 bite and have been avoiding correcting this for some time.I will probably require braces to straighten my teeth and am exploring options for both. I would like to explore the possibilities of have surgery immediately to rectify the bite. With regards to braces I want to know of options available that will not look so bad ie invisible.
My eighteen year old daughter has severe malocclusion.Will she be a candidate for invisalign?
Generally Invisalign was not designed for sever malocclusion. Consult with and Orthodontist to find out what is the best solution.
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